Hugh Miles ticks another thing off his bucket list

Congratulations to Hugh Miles and Peelvale Wishes (by Conductor) decisive winners of the 2018 Royal Easter Show World Championship Campdraft and recipient of the Duke of Gloucester Perpetual trophy.

Of the six rounds Hugh won three out of six with scores of 91, 91 & 90 and a second place in the final with a 91.5.

As if this wasn’t exciting enough Wish’s sire Conductor also won the same event with Warwick Lawrence in 2008. Hugh Miles Breeding & Performance Horses said, “it’s a proud moment to see Conductor’s progeny performing to the standard he set before them.”

Enjoy Hugh’s run in the Final and the announcement of the overall winner and placegetters.

The 2018 World Champions, Hugh & Peel Vale Wishes. Held over six nights, the World Series Campdraft consists of few of the most elite campdrafters in the sport.Wishes, like her father (Conductor) gave it all she had over the six rounds of competition winning 3/6 rounds with scores of 91, 91 & 90 & a second place with a 91.5. Conductor also won this very event with Warwick Lawrence in 2008 so it’s a proud moment to see his progeny performing to the standard he set before them. Thanks to the fellow competitors who have provided a great week of competition, laughs & memories. To the judges, Keith Hourigan & Fred Patterson for their consistency over the week & to the R.A.S for putting on a fantastic show yet again. Big thanks to the World Series Campdrafts major sponsors Ellerston Pastoral Company for the donation of their beautiful line of cattle, to Tyrells Wines who have been long standing sponsors of this event & RM Williams. To Hughs’ sponsors Ariat, Diamond Wool Pads & Johnsons Natural Formula for their continuous support & to the staff holding up the fort at home to enable him to compete in this bucket list event in the big smoke.